Internal Medicine Clinic Opportunity
Hennepin Healthcare is hiring for our Internal Medicine Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. This role can be filled at the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse level (4-5 days / week, 8 hour shifts). This benefit-eligible role is union represented and primarily works day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement exist.
Medical Assistant :
- Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including : administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
- Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including : colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery
- Perform specimen collection including : blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples
- Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing
- Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record
- Perform basic patient care activities including : place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs
- Performs other duties as assigned
Licensed Practical Nurse :
Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or a registered nurse including : administer and dispense medications and immunizationsContribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patientsObtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedulePerform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signsUnder the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plansTranscribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providersPerform other duties as assignedQualifications Medical Assistant :
Diploma or Associate's Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcriptsExperience with EPIC and / or similar electronic health recordProficient with Microsoft Office Software6 months related experience or HHS externshipPossesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at hireBilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patientsAbility to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standardsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and / or schedule patientsAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staffBasic computer knowledgeAbility to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written informationAbility to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etcCredentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employmentMust have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employmentQualifications Licensed Practical Nurse :
Completion of an approved course in practical nursingPossession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of NursingCurrent CPR certificationMust possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient careAttention to detail and ability to problem solve are essentialEffective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsTitle : Medical Assistant (0.9 FTE) or LPN (0.8 FTE) - Internal Medicine
Location : MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID : 251758